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• Paul Teutul Sr., known for his role in American Chopper, was found in contempt of court in 2019 for failing to pay $17,000 to JTM Motorsports after a customized Corvette deal went unpaid.
• Facing financial struggles, he filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in 2018, citing income insufficiency and substantial debt, but managed to avoid foreclosure by selling his home.
• In addition to bankruptcy, Paul Sr. faced multiple lawsuits, including a fraud claim by a former business partner and a copyright infringement case, resulting in a $258,484 penalty.
• Due to ongoing financial troubles, Paul Sr. closed his original Orange County Choppers location in 2020, which was later abandoned, and relocated to Florida for a new venture.
• His new business in St. Petersburg, Florida, includes a bike customization shop, restaurant, and museum, possibly signaling a fresh start despite his tumultuous past.
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